Deadline Hollywood is reporting that the British helmer has been asked to play a "godfather" role in rebooting the ailing DC Comics film franchise. His precise involvement isn't specified, but it seems he will NOT be on directing duties, instead providing leadership, guiding the script, making decisions on directors and so on.

Nolan is obviously a star at Warner Bros. after making them billions of dollars -- and winning critical praise -- for his Batman films. The studio is obviously hoping he can bring the same magic touch to the Man of Steel.